See VMI’s Live Solar PV Feed

VMI’s 40KW solar PV array has been working, and is generating some 82MWh of electricity since it was installed in early 2022. This is equivalent to having planted 965 trees, … Read more

The Evolving Landscape of the Camera Rental Sector (Jun24 Update)

Challenges, Opportunities, and Optimism for the Future By Barry Bassett & STUART NEATE, Directors, VMI.TV Ltd

The production kit rental sector has faced an unprecedented period of uncertainty, disruption, and transformation in recent years. From our perspectives, as Directors of VMI.TV Ltd, a camera rental company with a long history of serving the television and film industries, the mood within the industry has shifted considerably over the past twelve months—from deep pessimism to cautious optimism.

Next Generation Director’s Finder

The ubiquitous Director’s finder has been an essential part of the DP’s toolkit since the invention of film but the recent innovation and widespread adoption of mobile phone apps which … Read more

Why I didn’t Realise I Needed PTZ

We didn’t realise how much the industry could use PTZ until we saw how cinematic the images had become and how full-size cinematic cameras can seamlessly integrate with semi-autonomous PTZ cameras, which independently pan, tilt and focus with AI-assisted control. In short, PTZ cameras can transform productions, making them suited to more programmes than you might think.

VMI Website History – 1995-2025

Few will realise that VMI’s website is now on its 5th version and thanks to Google’s cache facility, we can share some of these versions with you to show you how our website has evolved.

VMI Is Recruiting!

VMI currently have the opening for a Client Contact to join our busy camera rental facility in West London and are inviting applications now. As a key member of our … Read more

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